Hazel died peacefully in hospice, after a sudden cancer diagnosis, on Saturday March 22, 2025 in Victoria. She was born January 23, 1942 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Hazel is survived by her husband William (Bill), her children Heather and Nicole, and grandchildren Leif and Alton, as well as her sister Ardie. She will be so missed by many other relatives and friends.
Hazel was the youngest of five siblings and grew up in Cranbrook BC, then Salmon Arm and moved to Victoria after high school to pursue nursing where she graduated from Royal Jubilee Hospital. Here she met her husband Bill while ice skating at Esquimalt Arena. They were married April 17, 1965 in Salmon Arm and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in April this year. When their daughters were school aged, they moved to England for four years for Bill’s work. After returning to Victoria and when the daughters were grown, Hazel returned to the health care field as an administrator for a doctor’s office and later as a foot care nurse until she retired. Hazel and Bill lived by Prospect Lake for over 30 years where they were actively involved with the community association as well as Hazel with her church.
After retirement, Hazel and Bill continued to enjoy travelling, walking and remained active in the community. Hazel had many creative skills and enjoyed baking, entertaining, sewing, gardening and word puzzles, although her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She was so loved by all that her house would be literally filled with flowers and cards every birthday and special occasion.
Hazel – wife, mother, auntie, grandmother and friend, you will be so missed by all and will be forever loved and remembered.
There will be no service at Hazel’s request.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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My most sincere condolences Uncle Bill, Nicole & Shane, Heather, Leif and Alton. Auntie Hazel will always be missed and fondly remembered forever in my heart. I miss her already but may you all take comfort in knowing that she is at peace.
Marlyne
Dear Bill, Heather and Nicole,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful wife and mother Hazel.
My deepest condolences to yo all.
Hazel was such a kind, warm and friendly lady. I wish that the many wonderful memories you shared with her will bring you comfort in this difficult time.
With love,
Enny Brouwers
Our sincere condolences at hearing of Hazel’s passing.
Our hearts go out to you Bill, Heather, Nicole and all the Beach and McArthur families.
Love Bill and Sue Trenaman
Bill, Heather and Nicole,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Hazel. Although we didn’t see her often, when we did she always had such a big smile on her face! Hazel was such a lovely person. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Janice(Bailey), Jon Gudmundson and boys
Bill and family, I am so sorry to hear of Hazel’s passing. Hazel and I met when she was four years-old and I was six in Cranbrook. For 80 years we shared many of our birthdays because they were only one day apart. We made many wonderful memories over the years together. I enjoyed many weekend visits to the island and especially visiting the family when they were living in England. My heart goes out to Bill, Heather, Nicole, Leif and Alton at this very difficult time.
Love Joyce Hannett
Neely and I are so sorry to hear of Hazels passing. We had the good fortune to meet her when Neely and Nicole were in kindergarten together. Neely remembers her as always very kind, and smiling. Hazel and I had many pleasant lunches together over the years. While we hadn’t been in touch so much over the last few years, she will always be in my mind just the nicest woman, always smiling and pleasant. She’ll be greatly
missed by all who knew her.
Take care of yourselves, Bill, Heather and Nicole. We’ll be thinking of you in your loss, which is made so much harder by its suddeness.
Bill we are very sorry for your loss. We carry in our hearts happy memories of Hazel from the Friday morning walking ‘n talking group events and social coffees or lunch gatherings. Thank you for the gift of that group and these memories of time spent with both of you. Warmest regards to you and your family. Peace, Susanne and Bill Standeven
We were so sad to hear of Hazel’s passing. Our condolences to Bill and the family and friends. She was a lovely, cheerful person.
Theresa and my condolences to you Bill, your family and friends. We didn’t get to know Hazel that well but the times we did were always positive. Her laugh in the background during our phone conversations always made me feel better when I was not well.
…a bright light
Be well Bill
I am so sorry to hear of Hazel’s passing. She was always so friendly and welcoming and I enjoyed chatting with her while with the walking group.
My condolences to you Bill and your family.
Jannette Davis